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1. Jackson, MS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jackson, MS
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2. Blanchard Springs Caverns ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Blanchard Springs Caverns
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3. Chickasaw State Park

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Chickasaw State Park
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4. Clarksdale, MS

Clarksdale, MS
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5. Hardy, AR

Hardy, AR
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6. Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

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Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
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7. Heber Springs, AR

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Heber Springs, AR
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8. Holly Springs National Forest

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Holly Springs National Forest
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9. Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, AR
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10. Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR
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11. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
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12. Mississippi River State Park, AR

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Mississippi River State Park, AR
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13. Nashville

Nashville
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14. Oxford, MS

Oxford, MS
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15. Pinson Mounds State Archeological Park

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Pinson Mounds State Archeological Park
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16. Reelfoot Lake

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Reelfoot Lake
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17. Sardis Lake

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Sardis Lake
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18. Shiloh National Military Park

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Shiloh National Military Park
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19. Tennessee Safari Park

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Tennessee Safari Park
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20. The Ghost River Brewery

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The Ghost River Brewery
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21. Tupelo, MS

Tupelo, MS
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22. Tuscumbia, AL

Tuscumbia, AL
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23. Village Creek State Park

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Village Creek State Park
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24. Water Valley, MS

Water Valley, MS
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25. Wolf River, TN

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Wolf River, TN
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Memphis attracts music lovers from all over the globe, and although you're unlikely to get bored during your time here, you might still find that you want to get out of the city for the day. At first glance, it might seem that Memphis doesn't have as many opportunities for day trips as its big sister Nashville, but there are plenty of exciting places to go if you know where to look.

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